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Bookmark or Share- The History of The Celtic Torc - My Irish JewelerWhat is a Celtic Torc? A Torc is a rigid neck or wrist ornament popular throughout Europe for a huge span of time dating back to the Bronze age. Derived from the Latin word ‘torquis’, meaning ‘to twist,’ the earliest torcs were crafted from twisted pieces of metal to form a rigid piece of jewelry with a small opening at one side. A few ...
- Torc - WikipediaA torc, also spelled torq or torque, is a large rigid or stiff neck ring in metal, made either as a single piece or from strands twisted together. The great majority are open at the front, although some have hook and ring closures and a few have mortice and tenon locking catches to close them.
- Torc Jewelry - EtsySome of the bestselling torc jewelry available on Etsy are: Medieval Renaissance circlet choker silver necklace leaf with crystal elements Elven; Silver ivy necklace, elven leaf statement collar, elven wedding torc; Viking twisted bangle bracelet & nordic runes for men, Stainless Steel hammered torc bracelet for him, Celtic mythology male cuff ...
- Ancient Celtic Torcs - World History EncyclopediaIn ancient Celtic cultures, torcs were a common form of jewellery and were made from bronze, copper, silver, and gold. Torcs were not just exquisite works of Celtic art but also identified the wearer’s status and perhaps were believed to have spiritual properties.
- How do you put on a torc? | British MuseumCurator Julia Farley explores the fashion world of 2,000 years ago and answers that eternal question: how should you wear a torc?
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